The imbalance of red blood cells in the body is one of the major causes of anemia. This usually happens due to excessive blood loss, low production of red blood, autoimmune diseases to name a few.
There are various types of anemia that generally happens when the haemoglobin level in the body goes down. Haemoglobin is a protein present in the red blood cells, which carries oxygen to the various parts of the body.
Here are things that can cause anemia
- Chronic Malaria
- Heavy Menstrual flow
- Poor Nutrition
- Sickel Cell
- Chronic illness, such as Aids, Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Cancer etc
- Decreased or impaired RBCs
If nutritional deficiencies are responsible for anemia, eating more iron-rich foods can help.
The following foods are high in iron
- iron-fortified cereals and bread
- leafy green vegetables, such as kale, spinach, and watercress
- pulses and beans
- brown rice
- white or red meats
- nuts and seeds
- fish
- tofu
- eggs
- dried fruits, including apricots, raisins, and prunes
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